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R916 FCX

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,905 mi
Last recorded137,905 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR916 FCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 137,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 129,381 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 129,381 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

surface rust on discs

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 124,983 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 120,845 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 116,342 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 8 Feb 2008

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 10 Feb 2007 112,018 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 112,012 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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R916 FCX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 123,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R916 FCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R916 FCX registered?

R916 FCX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 June 1998.

Is R916 FCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R916 FCX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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